All articles tagged with #racial violence
The documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor' uses police bodycam and CCTV footage to depict the tragic 2023 Florida shooting of Ajike Owens by her neighbor Susan Lorincz, highlighting issues of racism, law enforcement, and community response, and has been praised for its innovative, immersive approach.
The family of Demartravion Reed, a Black student found hanging on a Mississippi campus, is demanding an independent autopsy after the death was officially ruled a suicide, amid public outrage and calls for a broader investigation into potential foul play and racial violence.
Families in Ballymena hid in attics and wardrobes during three days of racially motivated violence, which included attacks on police and property, following protests over an alleged sexual assault. Authorities described the disorder as racist thuggery, with police deploying extra resources and warning offenders to cease their actions, while community leaders condemned the violence and emphasized the need to protect diverse communities.
Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers are set to be sentenced for the torture of two Black men, Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker, in a racially motivated attack. The officers burst into a home without a warrant, subjected the victims to violent acts, and fabricated charges against them. The victims called for the "stiffest of sentences" ahead of the sentencing, and their attorney emphasized the national implications of the case. The officers face potential decades behind bars, with federal prosecutors drawing parallels to Mississippi's dark history.
President Joe Biden will become the first sitting president to speak at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C., a historic site that has hosted political speeches from prominent figures like Booker T. Washington and Martin Luther King Jr. Biden's visit aims to address threats to American democracy, particularly hate-fueled violence, and to re-energize his African American voter base. The church, known for its role in Black resistance and forgiveness after a racist massacre in 2015, remains a symbol of racial violence and resilience. Biden's visit underscores the ongoing work needed to combat 19th century mindsets in America and to honor the victims and survivors of the tragic event.
Johnny Robinson and Virgil Ware, two Black boys, were killed on September 15, 1963, the same day as the Birmingham church bombing that claimed the lives of four Black girls. Robinson was shot by a white police officer during the chaos that followed the bombing, while Ware was mistakenly shot by a white teenager who thought he was someone else. Their deaths were overshadowed by the tragedy at the church, but efforts have been made to bring attention to their stories and honor their memory.
The recent racist shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, has brought back painful memories for residents of Buffalo, New York, who experienced a similar attack in May 2022. Both shootings targeted Black individuals, with the Jacksonville shooter leaving behind a white supremacist document. The Buffalo community continues to grapple with the trauma and systemic oppression faced by Black people, emphasizing the need for healing and support. Efforts are being made to address gun violence, provide mental health resources, and promote community healing. However, residents express frustration at the ongoing racial violence and question when it will ever end.
Arrest warrants have been issued for three men involved in a chaotic brawl at a riverfront dock in Montgomery, Alabama, stemming from a dispute over a parking spot between the crew of a riverboat and the owners of a private boat. The fight, captured on video, involved punches, a chair to the head, and people in the water. The victims were identified as the Black co-captain of the riverboat and a 16-year-old White male. The investigation is ongoing, and more charges are likely. The incident has sparked discussions about racial violence in the city.
The family of Rasheem Carter, a Black man who was found dead with his head severed, will hold a protest after being notified that a third set of his remains was located. Carter went missing last October just days after telling his mother and the police that white men in his community were targeting him. His remains were found in a wooded area south of Taylorsville a month later. The cause and manner of death were undetermined, but his spinal cord was recovered in a separate area from his head. His family and attorneys have called for a federal probe from the U.S. Department of Justice into his death.